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Thiel College alumnus, world-renowned water scientist to deliver Commencement address

Internationally recognized water researcher Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94 will deliver the commencement address and receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during Thiel College’s 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Look back at the Thiel cheer team’s historic third-place finish at nationals

The Thiel College cheer team claimed its fifth consecutive top three national finish at the prestigious NCA College Nationals on April 10-11 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Sydney Bell and Madalyn Semmler recognized as Thiel College Students of the Month

Thiel College announces Sydney Bell ’26, of Knox, Pa., and Madalyn Semmler ’26, of Butler, Pa., as its Students of the Month for April.

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Pennsylvania state Senator hosts high school students for ‘Senator for a Day’ at Thiel College

High school students from across northwestern Pennsylvania gathered at Thiel College on Tuesday, April 14, for Senator Michele Brooks’ annual “Senator for a Day” seminar, an immersive civic engagement experience designed to educate students on the legislative process and the responsibilities of public service.

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